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Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding

In December 2021, I was in an exhibition hall in Phoenix, Arizona, with 10,000 young people who had come to hear a lineup of “America first” speakers, from Tucker Carlson to Ted Cruz. This was AmericaFest, an annual rally led by Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organisation whose founder…

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Charlie Kirk and the politics of rhetoric and division

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What is Turning Point USA? Unpacking Charlie Kirk’s media empire

Conservative activist shot dead on Utah campus was an 18-year-old college dropout when he founded grassroots political movement that embraced Trumpism and developed into sprawling influencer network

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Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town

A company says detainees have started arriving at a former Tennessee prison that’s been turned into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center

The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk obituary

Activist and star of the US Republican right with a direct line to President Trump

The Guardian - UK

Charlie Kirk: why the battle over his legacy will divide even his most ardent admirers

Wherever you stand on his political views, Charlie Kirk’s murder is a tragedy on a personal level. He was just 31 and a husband and father of young children. But as a public figure his death represents a dangerous moment, as it threatens to deepen divides between conservatives and liberals…

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Charlie Kirk shooting: another grim milestone in America’s long and increasingly dangerous story of political violence

Charlie Kirk, figurehead of the American far right, took a question at a 2023 event in Salt Lake City about the second amendment to the US constitution and gun-related deaths. He answered: “I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year, so that…

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How to turn off autoplay on social media videos

Auto-play on social media can expose you to videos you don’t want to see – but there’s a way to stop it.

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FBI Reveals How the Charlie Kirk`s Killer Managed to Escape After Murder

Federal investigators revealed how the person who assassinated Charlie Kirk managed to vanish from the scene after opening fire, raising new concerns about security and escape tactics used in public political events.

Latin Times

Trump blamed ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk’s death – even as shooter’s identity remains unknown

In Oval Office address, president decried the demonization of political opponents, ignoring his own past rhetoric

The Guardian - US

Candace Owens Raises Alarm Over 'Suspicious Jet' That Cut Its Tracker After Leaving Porvo Airport Post-Kirk Assassination

Candace Owens has shared unverified theories about a private jet linked to the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, fuelling online speculation as authorities continue their manhunt.

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Kirk Assassination Makes Gun Stocks Volatile: 8 Names To Watch, Including One Backed By Trump's Son

Shares of gun and ammunition manufacturers are moving higher following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, as well as a school shooting in Colorado.

Benzinga

Charlie Kirk's Son Just Turned One — Now He'll Grow Up Without A Father: 10 Family Photos Before Tragedy

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on 10 September 2025. He leaves behind his wife Erika, their daughter born in 2022, and a son born in 2024, who has just turned one.

International Business Times UK

State Department warns immigrants not to mock Kirk's death

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted the warning on Thursday.

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Commentator Who Made “Unacceptable” Charlie Kirk Remarks After Utah Tragedy Fired Hours Later

Matthew Dowd was reportedly fired from MSNBC after appearing to justify the attack on conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Donald Trump orders flags to be at half mast for Charlie Kirk – but it was a ‘waste of time’ to pay respect to murdered Minnesota Democrats

Charlie Kirk was shot while giving a speech at a university campus earlier today.

The Independent UK

Fox Business star and former Trump adviser Larry Kudlow opens up about battle with drug addiction

Kudlow admitted to getting ‘caught up in the zeitgeist’ of Wall Street in the 1980s and ‘90s

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Trumps attend Pentagon memorial service 24 years on from 9/11 terrorist attacks

Events also took place at the other epicentres of the tragedy, including Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers once stood.

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FBI Under Pressure After Missteps and Leadership Shake-Up in Charlie Kirk's Killer Manhunt

The FBI is facing mounting pressure over its handling of the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, after releasing two wrongly detained suspects and confirming that the bureau's top official in the region was fired just days before the attack.

The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk’s family: What we know about late right-wing influencer’s wife and kids

Conservative activist shot dead in Utah was married and had two small children

The Guardian - US

Trump to award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

During his 9/11 memorial address, the president honored the far-right activist who was fatally shot on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro faces final votes by Supreme Court's justices in his attempted coup trial

Brazil’s Supreme Court is to deliver the final two votes by its justices on former President Jair Bolsonaro alleged coup attempt — votes that could send the far-right politician to prison within weeks and deeply impact the nation’s politics

Euronews

Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks outrage and shock among European leaders

Kirk's death resulted in a minor clash among MEPs from the radical right who were barred from holding a minute of silence at a plenary session in the European Parliament on Thursday.

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At the Races: A sad reminder - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including a tragic shooting and more campaign launches.

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‘He had other plans’: JD Vance asks Charlie Kirk to ‘talk to big man directly’ after God didn’t answer prayers for him

Kirk was answering questions about gun violence in America seconds before being fatally shot.

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